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OpenRouter works on a prepaid credits system. To pay for your usage (e.g., $0.00118), you need to purchase credits. The minimum purchase amount is $5 per transaction. Once you add credits, your model usage costs will be automatically deducted from your balance.
Quoting the docs: “Currently, OpenRouter requires users to purchase Credits to make API calls and access the Service, with a minimum and maximum purchase amount of $5 and $25,000 per transaction, respectively.” OpenRouter Terms
To add credits, go to the Credits page. Once you purchase credits, your outstanding usage will be deducted automatically OpenRouter FAQ.
You do not need to pay the tiny amount directly—just top up your account and your balance will cover any future usage as well.
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